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Business Energy Advice Service

Business Energy Advice Service

Funds West Midlands SMEs implementing energy-efficiency measures after a business energy assessment.

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The Business Energy Advice Service is a West Midlands Combined Authority and Department for Energy Security & Net Zero pilot for SME energy efficiency. WMCA announced an additional GBP 15 million to help another 1,300 businesses cut energy usage, reduce bills, and move toward net zero. The programme combines free energy efficiency audits with a route to match-funded grant support for recommended m…

Energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects for SMEs, including new machinery and equipment, improved manufacturing processes, LED lighting, solar power, heat pumps, insulation, and other measures recommended by an energy assessment.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£15M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.wmca.org.uk